Don Mischer
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Donald Leo Mischer (March 5, 1940 – April 11, 2025) was an American producer and director of television and live events, and president of Don Mischer Productions. As a producer/director, his credits include the Oscars, We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, the Kennedy Center Honors, the 100th anniversary of Carnegie Hall, Motown 25, the Super Bowl Halftime Shows (Michael Jackson, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen), the Democratic National Convention, and the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2002 Winter Olympics. Mischer has also produced specials with Beyoncé, Bono, Prince, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Springsteen, James Taylor, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Garth Brooks, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Barbra Streisand, Cher, Yo Yo Ma, and Morgan Freeman, among others.
Known for
Credits
HIStory on Film, Volume II (1997)
Director
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only (2012)
Director
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009)
Director
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)
Director
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)
Director
The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live! (1992)
Director
Euro Disney : L'Ouverture (1992)
Director
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular (2018)
Director
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)
Director
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic (1991)
Director
The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland (1992)
Director
The Best of Times (1981)
Director
Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert (2001)
Director
Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers (1998)
Director
An Evening with Robin Williams (1983)
Director
Goldie and Liza Together (1980)
Director
Atlanta 1996: Games of the XXVI Olympiad - Opening Ceremony (1996)
Director
The Goldie Hawn Special (1978)
Director
Baryshnikov in Hollywood (1982)
Director
Eagles: The Broadcast Collection (1974)
Director
Shirley MacLaine... Illusions (1982)
Director
The Donna Summer Special (1980)
Director
The Shirley MacLaine Show (1985)
Director
James Taylor | One Man Band (2007)
Director
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul (1984)
Director
The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite (1987)
Director
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special (1979)
Director
Ain't Misbehavin' (1982)
Director
Liza in London (1986)
Director
The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs (1980)
Director